9 Wisdom is with you and knows your works, and was present when you were making the world, and understands what is pleasing in your eyes, and what is right according to your commandments. (WEB) 10 Send her from the holy heavens, and ask her to come from the throne of your glory, that being present with me she may work, and I may learn what pleases you well. (WEB) 11 For she knows all things and understands, and she will guide me prudently in my actions. She will guard me in her glory. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 9:9–11
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Wisdom of Solomon 8:3–5
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Wisdom of Solomon 9:3–5
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:14–16
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:25–27
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:21–23
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Wisdom of Solomon 8:7–9
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Wisdom of Solomon 7:6–8
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